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Etawah to Dhanbad

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh to Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

1061 kmDistance
21.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹11770
Sedan₹13890
SUV₹18190
Innova / MUV₹20360
Tempo Traveller₹23640
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1170
AC Seater₹1910
Non-AC Sleeper₹1700
AC Sleeper₹2440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3020
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Train
Sleeper₹670
Economy₹1090
Third AC₹1520
Second AC₹2150
First AC₹3000
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Etawah to Dhanbad

1061 km · ~23h 13m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Etawah

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 54 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 354

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 504

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 654

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 54 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 707

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 857

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1007

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 54 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dhanbad

    Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Etawah to Dhanbad

1061 km · ~23h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Etawah

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Etawah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Etawah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~531 km

    ~11h 48m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,540

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 531)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dhanbad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Dhanbad

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~531 km

    ~11h 48m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,540

  5. Arrive in Dhanbad

    Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Etawah to Dhanbad

Nearest railway stations: Etawah for Etawah, Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad.

Direct trains

New Delhi-Howrah SF Express#12324 · Superfast
11:25 AMEtawah
14h 25m121 stops
01:50 AM+1dDhanbad Jn
New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express#12274 · Duronto
04:35 PMEtawah
10h 37m121 stops
03:12 AM+1dDhanbad Jn
NEW DELHI - KOL SEALDAH Rajdhani Exp#12314 · Rajdhani
07:51 PMEtawah
10h 32m142 stops
06:23 AM+1dDhanbad Jn
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12302 · Rajdhani
08:12 PMEtawah
10h 28m121 stops
06:40 AM+1dDhanbad Jn
Ajmer Sealdah Express#12988 · Superfast
10:01 PMEtawah
13h 4m121 stops
11:05 AM+1dDhanbad Jn

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Etawah to Dhanbad: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Etawah to Dhanbad is about 1061 km by road, roughly 21.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1061 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,770 · Sedan ₹13,890 · SUV ₹18,190 · Innova / MUV ₹20,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,640
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,170 · AC Seater ₹1,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,700 · AC Sleeper ₹2,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,020
  • Train: Sleeper ₹670 · Economy ₹1,090 · Third AC ₹1,520 · Second AC ₹2,150 · First AC ₹3,000

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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